How to Grow and Care for Golden ragwort

Golden ragwort, also known as Golden groundsel, Squaw weed, Heartleaf ragwort, Butterweed, Packera aurea

Golden ragwort is a low-maintenance perennial plant thriving in moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade conditions. Special care points include its aggressive spreading nature, requiring gardeners to monitor and control its growth in gardens to prevent it from overtaking other plants. Regular division every few years may be necessary to manage its spread and maintain vigor.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Golden ragwort

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-8
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Golden ragwort displays bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with numerous slender ray florets surrounding a central disk. The blooms rise above heart-shaped basal leaves on slender stalks approximately 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm) tall. The foliage is often purplish on the lower side, with the upper leaves being smaller, lance-shaped, and sometimes clasping the stem. Golden ragwort flowers in late spring, contributing a splash of color to the understory of moist environments.